Bill > SB2048

This bill amends North Dakota's law regarding information technology (IT) planning for state agencies by modifying the existing requirements for developing and submitting IT plans. Under the revised law, executive branch state agencies (except those under the board of higher education) must continue to participate in the IT planning process, guided by department guidelines, though the specific submission and review process has been streamlined. The key change is in how the statewide IT plan will be developed, with a new focus on agency strategic goals, business objectives, and alignment with statewide IT initiatives, replacing the previous emphasis on long-term goals and accomplishments. The bill removes detailed provisions about plan submission deadlines and review processes, giving more flexibility to the chief information officer in managing the planning process. While the bill maintains the requirement for agencies to engage in IT planning, it appears to simplify the administrative requirements and provide more strategic direction for technology planning across state government.

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https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo2048.html